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Withdrawal Management Service Access Among Individuals Who Use Substances in Canada and the United States : A Scoping Review – Protocol

British Columbia Centre on Substance Use

Over the last several decades, substance use, and associated harms have increased in both the United States and Canada. Physiological dependence is a predictable response to regular opioid and/or alcohol use and is responsible for the symptoms of withdrawal, which occur when an individual abruptly reduces or ceases their substance use. Facilities offering withdrawal management services (WMS), also referred to as detoxification centres, are designed to support individuals through the cessation of their substance use. WMS can provide access to pharmacological treatment options to mitigate withdrawal symptoms and minimize further substance use. These facilities may be the first point of contact with the healthcare system for individuals looking to change their relationship with substance, and WMS can act as a linkage point for individuals interested in accessing further treatment (e.g., bed-based recovery services) or other medical or social services. The primary objective of this scoping review is to identify factors which impact access of withdrawal management services (WMS) for individuals who use substances or have a substance use disorder (SUD). This review will generate data regarding barriers and facilitators to access of WMS. Knowledge gained will inform potential opportunities for intervention and improvement.

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2024-12-10

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/89826

UBCV

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